The car of former Bild editor-in-chief Reichelt was set on fire in Berlin.

In Berlin, unknown assailants set fire to the car of Julian Reichelt, editor-in-chief of the Nius news portal and former head of the Bild newspaper. This was reported on the Bild website on November 13 and is called an attempt to intimidate free media.

"It is absolutely clear that this was a targeted attack," the newspaper quoted Reichelt as saying.

The Nius portal notes that the attack on the editor-in-chief's family car shows that "leftists in their struggle against objectionable media" do not even shy away from violence.

According to the DPA news agency, the police confirmed the deliberate nature of the arson. A passerby reported a burning car to law enforcement officers on Friday night at 02:07 (04:07 Moscow time). Firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire.

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In 2021, Reichelt was accused of sexually harassing women. According to media reports, he abused his official powers and used the working hierarchy for personal gain. Reichelt was suspended due to allegations from at least six female employees. After leaving Bild, the journalist founded his own media company. During his time at the newspaper, he was known for his anti-Russian stance.

Later, in October 2023, the Berlin prosecutor's office stopped investigating the fraud case involving the former Bild editor-in-chief. The Axel Springer media concern, which owns the newspaper, demanded at least €1 million from Reichelt, including for violating contractual obligations.